We are very pleased to present our newest Spotlight Partner, Blackspade®. This multifaceted brand, boasts a robust collection of underwear, loungewear and swimwear created for every member of the family. Designed, developed and produced in an eco-friendly state of the art Turkish factory in the luxurious fabrics for which this country is known, Blackspade® is now building its equity in the USA.
My affair with the color orange started in high school when, much to the dismay of my very conservative mother, I purchased a turtleneck sweater in this spectacular hue. Forever after the attraction has been present: a little bit of vitality insinuated into my standard NY black wardrobe via accessories. Orange has a sense of humor, a modicum of optimism and incredible warmth. I even took a risk and painted … Read More
I am constantly amazed at what Halloween has become in the United States. Two days ago I was in Ricky’s, the edgy New York cosmetic and accessory chain and the entire store was converted to a costume hub. Forget about buying shampoo. Last week at Costco, racks of kiddy costumes had usurped the apparel aisles. In the malls Pop Up stores are bedecked with orange and black paraphernalia. This day … Read More
The witching hour is approaching. On October 31 witches will appear everywhere, young, old, good and bad; an affirmation of our national obsession with Halloween. Certainly, sorceresses are long time inhabitants of literature, poetry, drama and the arts. But for me, the greatest of all times was Morgan le Fay. I was only 12 when I first watched her cast her spell in the original Broadway musical Camelot. She shared … Read More
Imagine a confident woman, her tall slender figure striding effortlessly in wedged heels across the cobblestone streets of an ancient Italian city aglow with culture. She is on her way for a mid-day espresso, dressed in an understated, impeccably tailored suit. Jacket casually unbuttoned, a stunning stretch microfiber cropped push up bra with a sweetheart neckline and ¾ sleeves peeks out. She is wearing Cosabella’s Betsy bra, a creation of … Read More
Sunday was a beautiful day; perfect for an outdoor art show at The Bruce Museum in Greenwich Connecticut, so we decided to bring our grandson and take advantage of the fall air. It’s been a long time since I had an art infusion and this was a juried expo, so I hoped worthy of the effort. I was not at all disappointed, even though we had to take a side … Read More